Consistent procedures increase your odds of performing consistent, high-quality work. A Standard Operating Procedure, or SOP, is a document that provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform a ...

For surgical procedures that generate small amounts of plume: 1. 0.1 μm in-line filter will be positioned between the wall suction and the suction canister. 2. In-line filters will be changed weekly ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is a treatment method used to lower portal hypertension, or excessive pressure in your portal vein. This vein is responsible for ...

During the third session of the workshop, moderated by workshop planning committee member Nathan Meehan, Texas A&M University, experts from industry shared examples of lessons learned and best ...

A pleurectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity. The procedure treats empyema — an infection of the pleural cavity — and ...

Local anesthesia prevents pain during procedures by blocking nerves from transmitting pain signals to the brain. The effects of local anesthetic are short-lived, so healthcare teams primarily use it ...